This move is by no mean a surprise with the surplus of quarterbacks in San Francisco. Dilfer was due a roster bonus of $500,000 on Saturday which expedited the move. Dilfer will surely find a spot on another roster before camp opens if he chooses to continue his career.

2/29/2008

With Friday's signing of backup QB J.T. O'Sullivan, it appears unlikely that Dilfer will return to the 49ers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Despite not playing a snap last year, Dilfer had a big impact on the 49ers by providing Alex Smith with some veteran guidance to accelerate his development. Unless Smith suffers an injury or completely regresses, look for Dilfer to have a similar one this season.

2006

Dilfer is a solid veteran backup who was acquired from Cleveland for Ken Dorsey to mentor Alex Smith. If Smith struggles or goes down, Dilfer is still a decent quarteback, who could have a few big games, but has limited mobility, struggles to avoid the rush and isnít a good passer when he has to move around in the pocket. If he does start, hope that the 49ers' offensive line is at full strength and operating effectively.

2005

Dilfer is what he is Ė a fiery, spirited veteran leader who will hold down the fort without embarrassing the franchise until Charlie Frye is ready to take over. Dilfer has good arm strength and can throw a nice ball when he has time to set himself, but at 33 has limited mobility, struggles to avoid the rush and isnít a good passer when he has to move around in the pocket. The Browns do have an exciting group of receivers in rookie Braylon Edwards, Andre Davis, Antonio Bryant and Dennis Northcutt, so if Dilfer gets adequate protection, he could have a couple big games.

2004

Dilfer is a solid backup to Matt Hasselbeck, but won't see the field unless the starter goes down. If that happens, grab Dilfer, who is a quite capable quarterback.

2003

Dilfer, who lost his starting job last year after a mid-season Achillesí injury, is the perhaps the best backup in the league. Dilferís five-year-old son passed away in the off-season and Dilfer lost several weeks of rehabilitation because of the illness and death. Training camp will be the first time he has stepped on the field all offseason. He's the backup, but if Matt Hasslebeck goes down, Dilfer will step in without missing (too much of) a beat.